- corour
- , sb. == courser. Alys. 2475
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corour — … Useful english dictionary
Curror — This is a rare example of a Scottish surname which is not only French in origin, but is descriptive of an occupation, Curror derives from the Old French coreor and describes a fast runner, but specifically a messenger or courier. Considering the… … Surnames reference
courier — /kerr ee euhr, koor /, n. 1. a messenger, usually traveling in haste, bearing urgent news, important reports or packages, diplomatic messages, etc. 2. any means of carrying news, messages, etc., regularly. 3. the conveyance used by a courier, as… … Universalium
courier — /ˈkʊriə / (say kooreeuh) noun 1. a messenger sent in haste. 2. a state messenger who carries government or embassy papers. 3. a person employed to take charge of the arrangements of a journey. 4. a person who works for a courier service. –verb… …
courier — [koor′ē ər, kʉr′yər] n. [ME corour (< OFr coreor < LL curritor) & courier (< OFr courrier < It corriere), both ult. < L currere, to run: see CURRENT] 1. a messenger sent in haste or on a regular schedule with important or urgent… … English World dictionary
